PALLONE, NJ DELEGATION URGE APPROVAL OF NEW JERSEY'S APPEAL FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE AFTER INITIAL REQUEST WAS DENIED

Washington, Aug. 10 -- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined members of the New Jersey congressional delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to approve Governor Mikie Sherrill's appeal of FEMA's denial of the State's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating February 22-23, 2026, winter storm. New Jersey submitted its original request for federal disaster assistance on April 7, 2026, and FEMA denied that request on July 2, 2026. "According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, approximately 24 inches of snow fell in less than 24 hours across eastern and central New Jersey, and eight of th...